Oil Spill To Cost Energy Companies $3 Million

On May 16, a chapter was closed in the legal history of the 1997 oil spill near Vandenberg Air Force Base when three energy companies agreed to a settlement that requires them to pay $3 million to the United States and the state of California.

The Only Thing a Red Cup Means Is That I’m Thirsty

Residents of Isla Vista need to be informed on the definition of what truly is alcohol.

Foundation Files Lawsuit Over Plover Habitats

The Pacific Legal Foundation has filed a lawsuit against the federal government over its designation of 210 miles of Pacific coastline as critical habitat for the threatened western snowy plovers.

Environmental Studies Needs Some Cleaning Up

I would like to be informed as to what is going wrong with the environmental studies major. I am a transfer student and have been an ES major since the 2001 Winter Quarter. So far, I have been very disappointed.

UCSB Breaks Ground for New Building

Marine Science Building will serve as a hub for all 14 departments and additional research units involved in marine science research.

Drug Reduces Effects of Parkinson’s

UCSB researchers and a Northern California-based pharmaceutical company may hold the key to the cure for Parkinson’s disease.

Alternative Eaters Praise Dining Commons

UCSB’s dining services have received only praise for the vegetarian, vegan and various religious holiday meal alternatives they provide.

Feature Photo: Light Up Your Night

Sophomore business economics major Kenny Lin performs at the Lantern Festival on Thursday afternoon as part of the Korean Cultural Awareness Group. The festival was held in Corwin Pavilion.

Extravaganza?

This year’s Extravaganza was about as off as a carton of two-week-old milk that you really want to use for your morning bowl of Lucky Charms but you know is just plain stanky and sour.

Court Psychiatrist Testifies

David Attias has said he does not remember running into five people on Feb. 23, 2001, according to testimony that court-appointed psychiatrist Donald Slutzky gave on Wednesday.